LET'S TALK ABOUT SOMETHING SENSITIVE - Sensitive Skin Care

According to most studies, itch is harder to ignore than physical pain. And, actually, sensitive skin is not just cosmetic. As well as being distracting, broken skin (on the hands, in particular) can lead to many hours of lost productivity & even people having to find new careers.

I started making products for this very reason, to help this abused segment of the population. I knew that i could use kind, clean, plant based products that target areas of your skin that need care & attention without further irritation. Products that work.

Our SENSITIVE SKIN range is designed to help those with the most sensitive of skin types including :

- ECZEMA

- PSORIASIS

- DERMATITIS

1. signs of sensitive skin ....

If you aren’t sure whether you have sensitive skin, take a look at these common signs below. If you experience any of them, you will benefit from using skincare that provides a little extra comfort and most importantly, improves it's resilience. If your skin ...

Feels tight & uncomfortable

Is sometimes sore or sensitive to touch

Is itchy

Develops a rash

Flushes easily after a spicy meal or drinking alcohol

Has patches of redness that may or may not fade

Has areas of uneven texture, with dryness & flakiness

Reacts to skincare or other irritants

Can feel itchy after wearing coarse, synthetic fabrics

Turns red and dries out after a hot shower or bath

Sensitive Skin often goes together with Asthma or Hayfever

2. what triggers sensitive skin ....

Sensitive skin is caused by nerve endings in the top layer of skin becoming irritated. This occurs to you because your skin’s natural barrier function is weakened & overreacts to a stimulus, (grumble, grumble)... Some common triggers include:

Frequent changes in temperature

Cold, harsh weather

Pollen

Allergies

Very hot water

Lack of sleep

Hormonal changes

Stress & late nights

Dehydration

Exposure to irritants

3. what can i do about it ...

You can certainly try avoiding some of the triggers listed above. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, unless you quit work, move to a tropical (bugless) island that happens to have endless pots of gold & no responsibilities.

Alternately, you can improve your skin's barrier function to improve your skin's resilience to triggers. By using the right skincare regimen designed for sensitive skin. To protect your skin from irritation, look for the following features in your skincare: